Job Descriptions

Fleet Maintenance Service Worker

DEFINITION

To service and perform minor and routine maintenance on a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment; to assist mechanics in major repair work; and to do related work as required. This classification is assigned to the Miscellaneous bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime, call-back and standby assignments, and shift work.

Remove and replace vehicle components such as starters, smog pumps, and radiators.

Pack and replace wheel bearings.

Replace shock absorbers, fan belts, radiator hoses and U-joints.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Of:

Servicing and minor maintenance of automotive and other power-driven equipment.

Oils, greases, and lubrication devices, and other tools and materials used in servicing equipment.

Methods and materials used in cleaning and washing automotive equipment.

Ratings and sized of tires for sedans, light and heavy trucks and equipment, tractors and heavy earth moving equipment.

Ability To:

Learn to perform minor mechanical maintenance and repair work.

Lubricate a wide variety of mechanical equipment.

Maintain time, mileage and servicing records.

Read manufacturer's lubrication charts.

Identify automotive parts and supplies.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Learn the use of welding (gas and wire) procedures.

Maintain servicing records.

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:

Two years of experience involving automotive, light-duty and heavy-duty equipment maintenance.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of an appropriate, valid California Driverís License at the time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Ability to obtain an ASE Brake Certification within 18 months from date of appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read, write and make observations, operate hand and power tools, vehicles and heavy equipment; hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; bodily mobility to walk, bend, stand, crouch or climb for extended periods of time, operate assigned equipment and vehicles and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions and be able to lift equipment as necessary.